Post by Kiwi Frontline on Oct 19, 2023 4:37:06 GMT 12
NORTHLAND IWI OCCUPY ANCIENT BURIAL GROUND AFTER RISK OF DESECRATION
Northland iwi Ngāti Kahu have moved to occupy a site in Whatuwhiwhi, Doubtless Bay, considered a wāhi tapu. They say it's at risk of being desecrated by a local developer.
Local hapū Te Whānau Moana and Te Rorohuri said it's the last resort. In August, they sought protection from Pouhere Taonga Heritage New Zealand, erecting makeshift blockades to deny diggers access to the site known as Te Pātia o Matariki. They have been opposing any development since.....
www.1news.co.nz/2023/10/18/northland-iwi-occupy-ancient-burial-ground-after-risk-of-desecration/
Northland iwi Ngāti Kahu have moved to occupy a site in Whatuwhiwhi, Doubtless Bay, considered a wāhi tapu. They say it's at risk of being desecrated by a local developer.
Local hapū Te Whānau Moana and Te Rorohuri said it's the last resort. In August, they sought protection from Pouhere Taonga Heritage New Zealand, erecting makeshift blockades to deny diggers access to the site known as Te Pātia o Matariki. They have been opposing any development since.....
www.1news.co.nz/2023/10/18/northland-iwi-occupy-ancient-burial-ground-after-risk-of-desecration/